Sports Broadcaster & Former College Football Coach Known for ESPN's "College GameDay"

Orlando, FL, USA
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Lee Corso Biography

Lee Corso is a sports broadcaster and former college football coach, known for his role as a commentator on ESPN’s "College GameDay," where he began in 1987 until his retirement in 2025. His headgear picks and catchphrase "Not so fast, my friend!" have contributed to his standing in sports media. His headgear tradition of donning the mascot head of the team he predicts will win the featured game led to his 400th headgear pick in 2023.

Prior to his broadcasting career, Corso was a college football coach at the University of Louisville, Indiana University Bloomington, and Northern Illinois University. While at Louisville, he coached his ESPN colleague Tom Jackson and led the team to its second-ever bowl game in 1970. At Indiana, he led the Hoosiers to two winning seasons in 1979 and 1980, including a victory at the 1979 Holiday Bowl, which resulted in a top-20 ranking, a first for the team since 1967. He also had a brief coaching stint with the USFL’s Orlando Renegades in 1985.

Outside of football, Corso served as Director of Business Development for Dixon Ticonderoga and spearheaded an effort to create a crayon made of soybeans in 2001. He also serves as honorary chairman of Coaches Curing Kids' Cancer and was honored with the Contributions to College Football Award at the Home Depot College Football Awards show on December 9, 2010. His career also includes appearances in a Nike commercial in 2006 and being featured in EA Sports' NCAA Football video game series. A graduate of Florida State University, where he played quarterback and defensive back, Corso served in the U.S. Army before beginning his coaching career.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 05/01/2025.

Lee Corso Speaking Topics

  • Striving For Excellence, Not Success

Lee Corso Videos

Coach Corso gets emotional when talking about his 400th headgear pick | College GameDay

Coach Corso gets emotional when talking about his 400th headgear pick | College GameDay

Coach Lee Corso talks about the emotional journey it has been over the years being an iconic part of College GameDay as he prepares to do his 400th...

Lee Corso gets emotional when discussing memorable Indiana ...

Lee Corso gets emotional when discussing memorable Indiana ...

Lee Corso becomes emotional when discussing a 1980 victory that Indiana had against Kentucky when his son, Steve, caught the game-winning touchdown.

Lee Corso's Commencement Address at Florida State University ...

Lee Corso's Commencement Address at Florida State University ...

Sports broadcaster and ESPN "College Gameday" host Lee Corso addresses Florida State University graduates at the Spring 2012 commencement ceremonies....

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Lee Corso is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Striving For Excellence, Not Success. The estimated speaking fee range to book Lee Corso for your event is $50,000 - $100,000. Lee Corso generally travels from Orlando, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Desmond Howard, Rocky Bleier, Rudy Ruettiger, Steve Spurrier and Archie Manning. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Lee Corso for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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